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The death penalty: King, Snohomish prosecutors’ opposing views

Abolishing the death penalty in Washington state has been on the agenda for years. Now, some are pushing a bill to make it a reality.
9 years ago

Could Washington get an exemption from offshore drilling?

A writer for The Nation details the Trump administration's offshore drilling goals as states attempt to get exceptions from the policy.
9 years ago

Man killed by Snohomish County deputies

Snohomish County Sheriff's Deputies were involved in a shooting near Home Acres Road in Everett on Sunday night.
9 years ago

You can use Bitcoin to buy a house now

One New York real estate company will let you buy a house with Bitcoin. "I think certainly it's going to catch on," said Ben Shaoul, the company's founder.
9 years ago

Thousands attend Seattle Women’s March

Thousands of demonstrators are expected to converge in downtown Seattle to participate in the second annual Women's March.
9 years ago

Oak View Group files for hockey team names; none of them good

The Oak View Group reportedly filed 13 domain names for Seattle's potential new NHL hockey team. The MyNorthwest staff has reviewed each name.
9 years ago

Jenny Durkan’s smiling face featured on cover of Time

Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan went from being featured in a Rainier Beer commercial to being on the cover of Time magazine.
9 years ago

WATCH: Timelapse of Seattle tunnel roadway being built

Crews moved north in the Seattle tunnel to finish the final 3,000 feet of roadway for what will become the northbound lanes when the project is complete.
9 years ago

Rob McKenna explains judge’s ruling keeping DACA afloat

A federal judge issued a ruling that temporarily restarts the DACA program. Former Washington AG Rob McKenna explains how the ruling came to be.
9 years ago

Can this drug use survey guide Washington policy?

A drug use survey from the University of Washington provides insight into the opioid crisis and how to fight it.
9 years ago

Massive 30-foot waves pummel Washington coast

Massive waves are pounding the Washington coast. Authorities are urging people to stay away from the water until the waves calm down.
9 years ago

Seattle women’s march won’t be silent this year

Unlike last year, the Seattle women's march won't be silent when thousands of people take to the streets to demonstrate, according to a spokesperson.
9 years ago

Amazon will not build HQ2 in Washington state

Amazon announced the number of cities still in the running for its second headquarters - or HQ2 - has been narrowed down to 20 from 238.
9 years ago

Thousands lose power during overnight storm

More than 5,000 customers experienced power outages overnight due to the strong winds and rain Wednesday night.
9 years ago

Mayor Durkan pushes ‘bridge housing’ for Seattle homeless crisis

Mayor Jenny Durkan's first major move in Seattle is to fund bridge housing; another method of tackling the homelessness crisis.
9 years ago

Report: Mayor Durkan says 2nd Seattle arena is not out

Mayor Jenny Durkan recently said that the city's KeyArena deal doesn't necessarily mean a second Seattle arena effort is off the table.
9 years ago

Man carrying umbrella causes lockdown at Kirkland hospital

EvergreenHealth Medical Center in Kirkland was locked down Wednesday morning after hospital staff mistook an umbrella for a rifle.
9 years ago

Why Vancouver BC is investing even more in safe injection sites

Was Washington cities ban safe injection sites, the doctor involved with many of Vancouver BC's tells why his region is expanding such programs.
9 years ago

Gov. Inslee continues carbon tax sales pitch

On Tuesday, Governor Jay Inslee announced that his new carbon tax bill is about job creation, not just revenue for Washington state.
9 years ago

Cheaper car tabs could mean cuts to more than just Sound Transit

Drivers want relief from expensive car tabs. But lawmakers worry that providing that relief could delay light rail projects and cut funding to education.
9 years ago

WATCH: Procession and memorial for fallen Pierce County deputy

Governor Jay Inslee has ordered flags lowered across Washington state on Wednesday to honor Pierce County Sheriff's Deputy Daniel McCartney, who was killed in the line of duty last week.
9 years ago

Two perspectives on the controversial Seattle income tax

Two perspective son the Seattle income tax were offered the King County Council's Regional Policy Committee as the city's tax moves through the courts.
9 years ago

Sounder service interrupted by incident near King Street Station

A pedestrian was hit by a freight train near the King Street Station Tuesday morning.
9 years ago

How this Seattle community is talking about race

A Seattle community is facing the issue of race straight on with a series of discussions. Turnout has not been a problem, but that has caused another issue.
9 years ago